How to Pronounce Humble

To pronounce "humble", say HUMBL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhʌmbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈhʌmbəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “humble”

"humble" has 2 syllables: humbl-e. It rhymes with grumble and rumble, if that helps it stick.

What does humble mean?

noun

  1. (Baltimore) An arrest based on weak evidence intended to demean or punish the subject.

verb

  1. To defeat or reduce the power, independence, or pride of
  2. To make humble or lowly; to make less proud or arrogant; to make meek and submissive.

adjective

  1. Not pretentious or magnificent; unpretending; unassuming.

    “He lives in a humble one-bedroom cottage.”

  2. Having a low opinion of oneself; not proud, arrogant, or assuming; modest.

Synonyms

abasedegradedepressdisgracehumiliatelowermortifymodestunassuming

Antonyms

arrogantpresumptuoussmugsnobby

Words that rhyme with humble

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grumblerumblemumblestumbletumblejumblefumblebumbledrumbleumbelwimblescumble

Related words

modestunskilledmeekmortifyinferiorlowlyhumiliatedsmall

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "humble"?▾

"Humble" has 2 syllables: humbl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "humble"?▾

The IPA transcription of "humble" is /ˈhʌmbəl/.

What does "humble" mean?▾

Humble: (Baltimore) An arrest based on weak evidence intended to demean or punish the subject.

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